Jeffries welcomes Democratic Socialists into the fold as critics warn party is revealing 'exactly who it is'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed three Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates who won Democratic primaries, sparking debate over the Democratic Party's leftward shift. The candidates, including Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, face scrutiny over past social media posts and positions on issues like defunding the police and Israel.